Council reviews plan to create single development services department
City staff presented a plan to merge permitting, inspections, development engineering and code enforcement into one department aiming to cut review timelines and improve accountability; staff estimated an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2027 and a $2M2.5M startup cost.
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Redmond staff proposed creating a single development services department to consolidate plan review, inspections, development engineering, real property and code enforcement into one organizational structure with a single accountable leader, aiming to reduce delays and produce a more predictable permitting experience. "This structure provides a 1 stop shop for all development within the city," said Jason Lynch, interim co-director of planning and community development.
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